Xiaomi has introduced significant changes to its Bootloader (BL) unlocking policy, effective from January 1, 2025. These updates mark a significant shift in the company’s approach to device ...

Samsung appears to be disabling bootloader unlocking in One UI 8 on more devices than before. Previously, only US models lacked the OEM Unlock toggle, but the restriction now seems to be spreading to ...

It appears Xiaomi has changed its bootloader unlocking policy. The new policy limits users to one unlock on one device each year. Years ago, there was no limit, and only recently, Xiaomi had limited ...

People generally want the ability to use purchased devices how they see fit. Xiaomi, on the other hand, wants to maintain ...

It's not all sunshine and roses with the latest One UI 8 software by Samsung. The company's take on Android 16 is currently available as a stable version on its Galaxy Z Fold7 and Z Flip7 smartphones.

Samsung may be tightening control over its smartphones with the upcoming One UI 8 update. According to a report by a contributor on XDA Developers, the company appears to be disabling bootloader ...

Samsung is apparently removing the option to unlock your bootloader from Galaxy devices with its One UI 8 update, at least in places where that was still available. For Galaxy owners in the US, ...

A toggle that would let Samsung owners install custom software has disappeared on phones shipping with the new OS, and One UI 8 beta builds for the Galaxy S25. A toggle that would let Samsung owners ...